CHP Interprofessional Global Health Programs: SLP in Guatemala
Dates & Deadlines
| Term | Year | Application Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | 2026 | April 29, 2026 | TBD | October 10, 2026 | October 17, 2026 |
Program Description
The Department of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) promotes students' understanding of global health, education, and social justice issues and works to build cultural competence through interprofessional service learning with the College of Health Professions.
Each year, SLP students join occupational and physical therapy teams in a week-long, service-learning program to the Greater Panchoy Valley surrounding the colonial city of La Antigua, Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Serving in interprofessional teams, SLP students provide language and literacy enrichment and/or hearing screenings and hearing aid services to children and families in various schools and community settings.
It is not necessary to be bilingual to participate, but knowledge of Spanish is beneficial.
Our teams stay in the historic town of La Antigua. Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is full of colonial churches and old ruins. Antigua is set-up to host tourists with a variety of activities, attractions and restaurants. Stroll down Fifth Avenue under the famous Santa Catalina arch during your free time or wander down to the artisans market to purchase an assortment of souvenirs.
This service-learning experience is open to anyone currently enrolled as a graduate student in the SLP program. The program will provide supervised clinical hours to students for their work with the people in the rural area of the Panchoy Valley. Under the supervision of an audiologist, SLP students will work directly with faculty and students at Las Voces del Silencio (LAVOSI), a school for the deaf, to provide audiological testing, hearing aid programming and fitting and aural rehabilitation materials. SLP students will also work inter-professionally with PT and OT students and faculty to provide care to underserved communities within their homes, community clinics, and at a wheelchair distribution center.
Lodging, located at Posada el Antaño, is included in the program fee. Free Wi-Fi is also available. The hotel's information is as follows:
Posada el Antaño
6 Avenida Norte #36,
Antigua, Guatemala
011.502.7832.0134
727.230.4704 (this is a VoIP number, therefore, can be dialed as a local number in the U.S.)
All meals are provided and included as part of the program fee. You are responsible for your own snacks if desired.
Friday is an excursion day to explore Antigua, shop or just relax. Excursions are available for an extra fee and range from $0 - $60. Excursion options may include: Hiking a volcano, zip lining, coffee plantation tour, horseback riding, relaxing at the local resort, and museum tour
Program Costs
The total fall 2026 program cost due to Sacred Heart University is $2,483.
- $955 confirmation fee
- $1,528 program fee
- $45 application fee
Program Fee Includes:
- Program orientation
- International airfare from NY area
- US and local ground transportation from NY area
- Housing in a shared hotel room
- All meals
- Program excursions
- Mandatory basic international health and evacuation insurance
Program Fee Does Not Include:
- Free day excursions
- Snacks
- Major medical insurance
- Visa/resident permit fees (US residents do not need a visa)
- Vaccination fees
- Mandatory trip cancellation insurance
- All personal expenses
Payment Due Dates
- Upon acceptance: $955 confirmation fee + $45 application fee (paid online via credit card)
- June 1: $1,528 program fee (paid online via credit card)
Amy Jennings
Study Abroad Coordinator, Office of Global Education
Phone: 203-416-3160
Email: jenningsa6@sacredheart.edu
This program takes place during fall break. Students typically leave SHU early on Saturday morning and return the following Saturday evening.
- Day 1: Depart the U.S. and arrive in Guatemala
- Day 2: In-country orientation
- Day 3-6: Clinics
- Day 7: Excursion day
- Day 8: Depart Guatemala